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Enjoy Litchis, but Eat Them With Care
Litchis are a healthy summer fruit, but eating too many, especially on an empty stomach, can upset blood sugar, and children are most at risk.
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Mango Output Set to Rise, but High Air Fares Threaten Exports
An 'on year' promises a bigger mango harvest, but exporters fear record air freight costs will price Bangladeshi mangoes out of foreign markets.
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Himsagar Mango Prices Fall on First Day in Satkhira as Supply Floods Market
Himsagar mangoes went on sale in Satkhira on 15 May under the district's mango calendar, but a flood of supply cut prices by up to Tk 800 a maund within hours.
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Fruit Bag Shortage Hits Chapainawabganj Mango Growers
A severe shortage of fruit bags at the start of the season has left thousands of mango growers in Chapainawabganj struggling to produce safe, exportable fruit.
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Mango Harvest Begins in Rajshahi as 'Guti' Mangoes Reach Market
Rajshahi growers began picking Guti mangoes on 15 May, the first day of Jaishtha, under the district administration's mango calendar.
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Three Mango Varieties Reach Dhaka Markets Early, at High Prices
Before the main mango season, Gobindobhog, Himsagar and Katimon mangoes from Satkhira, Gazipur and other districts are on sale in Dhaka at relatively high prices.
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Picking Up Fruit From Public Trees Can Bring a Fine or Jail in Singapore
Picking fruit from trees on public land in Singapore without NParks permission can bring a fine of up to S$5,000, or up to S$50,000 and six months in jail in nature reserves.
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Chuadanga Begins Mango Harvest, Warns of Strict Action Over Formalin
The mango harvest season has formally begun in Chuadanga, with the district administration warning of strict action against anyone who breaks the mango calendar or adds formalin.
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One Narail Village Sells Tk 2 Crore of Litchis
Pankabila, a century-old litchi village in Narail Sadar, sells at least Tk 2 crore worth of litchis each season, and farmers are pleased with this year's yield and prices.
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Chapainawabganj Mangoes Can Be Picked Once Mature, No Fixed Date
Chapainawabganj district administration has again decided not to fix a date for mango picking, allowing mangoes to be picked once mature while warning against selling unripe fruit.
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Natore Mangoes to Reach Markets From 15 May
Natore district administration has announced that mango picking will begin on 15 May, starting with gooti varieties, and has promised strict checks on chemical use.
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Unripe Madrazi Litchi Reaches Dinajpur Markets Early at High Prices
Madrazi litchi has reached Dinajpur's markets ahead of time and is selling at high prices, although agriculture officials say the fruit is not yet ripe.
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Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Sweet, Juicy Litchis
Litchis are sometimes dyed or ripened with chemicals, so checking colour, firmness, smell and skin before buying helps ensure the fruit is safe and sweet.